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A member asked:

Would i know if i had a lost tampon inside me? i felt around up there with my finger but i dont believe i felt anything. i just forgot if i had one in or not when i put in a second one. not sure if im overthinking or not?

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A left in tampon would cause toxic shock syndrome by now. If so concerned see your OBGYN doctor for exam.

Answered 7/6/2022

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Good day. Pls im 20 yr old virgin. I tried taking a look at my vagina cause i wanted to get accustomed to my body and start using tampons but i could see a visible vagina opening. I didnt even know where to put my finger. Pls do i have a problem?

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I lost my tampon inside of me. I checked with my finger with no luck. There was blood on my finger and I don't think I felt a tampon string or tampon.

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I have been bleeding for two weeks, but I only bleed when penetrated with a finger or tampon, besides a little spotting I won't bleed out.?

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Wanted to try tampon before my period and it burned putting it up there. Is it cause I'm dry up there? &Doesn't burn when I stick my fingers up there

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I think my tampon got lost in my uterus can I check with my finger? If a tampon was pushed up will I find it?!

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